Low Iodine Classic Amaretto Sour
When you're navigating a low-iodine lifestyle, cocktail hour can feel like an afterthought — but this frothy, citrus-forward drink proves otherwise. Every ingredient here, from the amaretto and bourbon to the fresh lemon juice and simple syrup, fits comfortably within low-iodine guidelines, making this a genuinely stress-free pour. The real magic is in the technique: a dry shake first builds a gorgeous, cloud-like foam from the pasteurized egg white, and then a hard shake over ice chills everything down to perfection. Double-straining into a rocks glass lets that silky foam settle on top in a clean, distinct layer that looks like it came straight from a craft cocktail bar. The balance of nutty sweetness from the amaretto, warmth from the bourbon, and bright tartness from the lemon is seriously hard to beat. Dress it up with a Luxardo cherry and a lemon wheel and you've got a showstopper that nobody at the table will guess was built around any dietary consideration at all.
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1 serving
- 1 ½ oz amaretto
- ¾ oz bourbon
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- ¼ oz simple syrup
- 1 pasteurized egg white
- large ice cubes, for shaking and serving
- 1 luxardo maraschino cherry, for garnish (optional)
- 1 lemon half-wheel or expressed lemon peel, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the amaretto, bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and pasteurized egg white in a cocktail shaker without ice. Seal and dry-shake vigorously for 15 seconds, until the mixture sounds thick and frothy.
- 2
Add a generous handful of large ice cubes to the shaker. Seal and shake hard for another 15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is very cold and frosted.
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